Hong Kong

ESR to develop US$2b data centre in Japan

The company plans to build two additional data centres at the site in Osaka.

IPO funds rose eight-fold in the first quarter

The 32 new listings in the first quarter, raised some $132.8b in IPO funds.

Shootsta launches AI-powered branded video application

It will help sales professionals close deals faster.

Property sales climbed nearly 20% in March

The month’s total consideration amounted to $78b, the Land Registry said.

Former Asia Telemedia executives banned for insider dealing

The two leaders will be prohibited from dealing in securities in Hong Kong for three years.

HKSTP launches new smart living, co-creation space InnoCell

Applications for hopeful tenants will open on 20 April this year.

Manulife signs biggest Grade A office leasing deal since 2019

The lease agreement is for a 145,000 square feet of Grade A office space in Kowloon East.

COSCO Shipping sees positive growth in Q1, 2021

The company says its net profit will amount to over RMB15b.

Hong Kong's privacy watchdog asks Facebook to report on data leak

The social media giant has reportedly had an issue involving the personal data of some 500 million users.

Aoyuan's contracted property sales surge in first quarter

The sales grew by more than 110%, compared to the same quarter last year.

Firms expect salary stagnation to persist this year

More Hong Kong firms will likely freeze pay this year, compared to 2020, Hays has reported.

Hong Kong economy may rebound 4.1% this year: OCBC

In its monthly report on Hong Kong, OCBC said the economy was showing signs of recovery.

China Mobile hailed as fastest 5G network of Q4, 2020

This was based on consumer-initiated tests, performed by an independent online tool.

Sotheby's to auction first-ever watch accompanied by NFT

The exclusive bidding will help to benefit children with critical illnesses through Make-A-Wish® UK.

Cathay Pacific to support homecoming flights from UK

It also welcomes the partial relaxation of quarantine measures for travellers from low-risk countries.